Does your skin look dull, wrinkled and flawed with dark spots? You may need to add at-home microdermabrasion to your skin-care routine in order to jump-start your skin. If you are a regular spa-goer, you may be familiar with the process of microdermabrasion since it is a treatment commonly offered in spas and salons. When done professionally, a microdermabrasion treatment deeply exfoliates the outer layer of the skin through the use of aluminum oxide crystals or a diamond-tipped facial wand which effectively peels off the outer layer to reveal a new and healthier skin.

While it's an effective and non-invasive treatment, regular trips to a spa or salon is, however, costly. Before I was a mom, I'd hardly feel guilty spending hard-earned money for a monthly diamond peel treatment. But now that I've become a more practical mom, it has become harder and harder to justify spending hundreds of dollars for a monthly microdermabrasion treatment, which may cost around $100 to $300 on average. Thankfully, I've discovered there's an affordable alternative to in-spa microdermabrasion after I came across Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish.

If you are considering an at-home microdermabrasion treatment, here's a tip: Do your research. Here are a few important questions to ask before jump-starting your skin through microdermabrasion:

Is microdermabrasion right for you?

Microdermabrasion is ideal for you if you have sun spots, acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles and dry skin. Avoid or take caution if you have sensitive skin or have skin conditions like redness, sun sensitivity and rosacea.

What are the benefits of microdermabrasion?

An at-home microdermabrasion face polish exfoliates deeper than most bead scrubs to remove the old layer of skin, rejuvenating it in the process as well as lightening dark spots and acne scars. Its rejuvenating benefits are clinically proven. A study published in the Archives of Dermatologyindicate that microdermabrasion is similar to minimally wounding the skin, stimulating wound-healing and skin-rebuilding in the process.

What's the best way to do microdermabrasion at home?

When doing microdermabrasion at home, be sure to use the right product. You want a product with pure and professional-grade crystals, a key ingredient in Exuviance Triple Microdermabrasion Face Polish. Because Exuviance is created by dermatologists who discovered the anti-aging benefits of glycolic acid and patented the first glycolic peel, the face polish also contains glycolic acid. When glycolic acid is combined with papaya enzyme and exfoliating crystals, the product offers a potent blend of skin rejuvenators.

How safe is at-home microdermabrasion?

Most at-home microdermabrasion products are generally safe to use as they are often milder in formulation than their professional counterparts. However, always consult your esthetician or dermatologist before starting an at-home microdermabrasion regimen to ensure you don't trigger or exacerbate skin problems.

How often do you need microdermabrasion?

The answer to this depends on your skin type and needs. For instance, if you simply want to jump-start a dull-looking skin, a monthly routine should be enough. However, if you have stubborn acne scars, you may need to do a weekly or bi-monthly microdermabrasion.

What happens after a microdermabrasion?

Because at-home microdermabrasion products are often milder, don't expect dramatic results after a single application. Likewise, don't panic if you see mild redness, this should go away. The most important thing to keep in mind when doing an at-home microdermabrasion is to use sunscreen daily to protect the new skin.

Have you ever tried microdermabrasion, whether at home or in a spa? How was your experience? Let's chat, shall we?

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